Gale Klappa awarded 4,585 ASB RSUs at $27.26 (NYSE: ASB)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Associated Banc-Corp director Gale E. Klappa reported receiving 4,585 shares of common stock on February 1, 2026 at $27.26 per share. These are restricted stock units that will fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant and are payable solely in common shares.

After this award, Klappa beneficially owns 25,480 shares of common stock directly. He also holds 46,662 phantom stock units, which are fully vested and will remain in the Insider's Stock Plan Services plan until separation, then be distributed according to his prior election.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider KLAPPA GALE E

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	4,585	$27.26	$125K
holding	Phantom Stock Unit	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock $0.01 Par Value — 25,480 shares (Direct); Phantom Stock Unit — 46,662 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Restricted Stock Units will become fully vested on the first anniversary of the February 1, 2026 grant. They are payable solely in shares of common stock. Stock units are 100% vested at the time of the acquisition. Phantom stock units will remain in the Insider's Stock Plan Services plan until separation and be distributed pursuant to the Insider's distribution election on file.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KLAPPA GALE E

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP

433 MAIN STREET

(Street)

GREEN BAY WI 54301

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP [ ASB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	02/01/2026		A(1)		4,585	A	$27.26	25,480	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Unit	$0							(2)	(3)	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value	46,662		46,662	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Stock Units will become fully vested on the first anniversary of the February 1, 2026 grant. They are payable solely in shares of common stock.

2. Stock units are 100% vested at the time of the acquisition.

3. Phantom stock units will remain in the Insider's Stock Plan Services plan until separation and be distributed pursuant to the Insider's distribution election on file.

	/s/ Lynn M. Floeter, attorney-in-fact for Gale E. Klappa	02/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ASB director Gale E. Klappa report?

Gale E. Klappa reported receiving 4,585 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock on February 1, 2026. The filing shows these restricted stock units were granted at $27.26 per share and will vest after one year, increasing his directly held share position.

How many Associated Banc-Corp shares does Gale E. Klappa own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Gale E. Klappa beneficially owns 25,480 shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock directly. This reflects the addition of 4,585 restricted stock units granted on February 1, 2026, which are payable solely in common shares once they fully vest.

What are the terms of Gale E. Klappa’s restricted stock units at ASB?

The restricted stock units granted to Gale E. Klappa on February 1, 2026 fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant. According to the filing, they are payable solely in shares of Associated Banc-Corp common stock rather than cash when vesting conditions are satisfied.

What phantom stock holdings does Gale E. Klappa report at Associated Banc-Corp?

The Form 4 shows Gale E. Klappa holds 46,662 phantom stock units tied to Associated Banc-Corp common stock. These units are 100% vested and will stay in the Insider's Stock Plan Services plan until separation, then be distributed under his existing distribution election.

At what price were Gale E. Klappa’s new ASB restricted shares valued?

The 4,585 restricted stock units reported by Gale E. Klappa were valued at $27.26 per Associated Banc-Corp share on the February 1, 2026 grant date. This price is disclosed as the transaction price per share for the newly awarded common stock.

Does Gale E. Klappa’s Form 4 indicate any derivative security exercises at ASB?

The Form 4 does not show an option exercise; instead, it lists 46,662 phantom stock units as derivative securities. These units are already fully vested and will be distributed after separation, based on Gale E. Klappa’s pre-selected distribution election with the insider stock plan.